ESI DB52 Dekabox
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Description
The ESI DB52 Dekabox, also known as a Decade Resistor, is a precision instrument designed for calibration and testing applications in electrical and electronic circuits. Manufactured by Electro Scientific Industries (ESI), the DB52 is renowned for its high accuracy and stability, making it an essential tool in laboratories, calibration facilities, and educational institutions. This device allows users to select a wide range of resistances with fine granularity, providing reliable and consistent resistance values essential for precise measurements and calibration tasks. The robust design and quality components of the ESI DB52 ensure long-term reliability and minimal error, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of sensitive measurements.
Specifications of ESI DB52 Dekabox:
- Resistance Range: 0.01 Ω to 11,111,110 Ω
- Decades: 7 decades (1 Ω to 10,000,000 Ω)
- Accuracy: ±0.01% (depending on range and environmental conditions)
- Power Rating: Typically 1W per resistor, higher power ratings available on request
- Temperature Coefficient: ±20 ppm/°C
- Switch Type: Precision rotary switches with low contact resistance
- Connection Terminals: Gold-plated binding posts for low-resistance connections
- Dimensions: Approximately 16 x 10 x 6 inches
- Weight: 3 to 4 kg (varies with model)
- Housing: Durable metal case with protective rubber feet
- Calibration: Supplied with a traceable calibration certificate
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 50°C
- Storage Temperature Range: -20°C to 70°C
- Applications: Calibration, testing, educational purposes, circuit design, and troubleshooting
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Our Capabilities
Micro Precision can perform instrument calibration services on equipment from variety of applications for specific industries and lines of business. If you have a calibration need that is not listed in this area, please contact us.
Electrical
Micro Precision accredited electrical calibration lab services with multimeter, multifunction calibrator, oscilloscope, and power supply capabilities.
Optical
Micro Precision accredited optical, light, and fiber optic calibration lab services.
Thermodynamics & Chemical
Micro Precision accredited thermodynamic & chemical calibration lab services with temperature, humidity, life science, and pharma capabilities.
RF - Microwave
Micro Precision accredited RF & microwave calibration lab services.
Mechanical & Dimensional
Micro Precision accredited mechanical and dimensional calibration lab services with pressure, torque, force, flow, velocity, and aircraft jack load capabilities.
Laboratory Standards
Calibration laboratory standards are critical for your organization’s most accurate measurements.
Semiconductor Calibration
Micro Precision utilizes state-of-the-art technology to analyze semiconductor wafer thickness and step height.


